The Feroz Shah Kotla stadium was built on the site of an 3rd century B.C fortress built by Sultan Ferozshah Tughlaq to house his version of Delhi city called Ferozabad.

The first match was played on November 10, 1948. Anil Kumble took 10 wickets in an innings on this ground in 1999, only the second time this feat has been achieved in test cricket. It underwent renovations in 2005.

The stadium is owned by the Delhi District Cricket Association and is the home venue of the Delhi DareDevils of the Indian Premier League.